Savage Model 12 VLP #18464 questions
Fellows: I shoot NRA XTC High Power events and currently use a AR. I have always wanted to try my hand with a bolt action rifle and I'm considering using the Savage Model 12 VLP in .223. I got some questions and would like your input.
1) Am I correct that the Model 12 VLP stock number 18464 comes with a 1/7 twist barrel? Verses the stock number 18465 that comes with a 1/9 twist barrel.
2) Does the Model 12 VLP come with detachable magazines? If so can you "squeeze" 5 rounds of .223 into the magazine. If not, is there an after-market magazine kit that uses magazines that hold at least 5 rounds or perhaps AR magazines?
3) What is the diameter of the barrel at the muzzle? I would be using a "clamp on" style front sight. Most of these type sights are for .750" diameter barrels.
Thanks, ptf18
Savage Model 12 VLP .223 p/n 18464
Fellows: I have a question for anyone that has a Model 12 VLP .223 p/n 18464 (1/7 twist, detachable mag). Can 5 .223 round be loaded into the magazine and the magazine be fully inserted into the rifle with the bolt closed? I've got a picture with 5 223 rounds in the magazine so I can see that 5 rounds will fit. I'm not sure if a 1) you can fully insert a 5 223 round magazine into a closed bolt Model 12 CLP, 2) can the bolt be opened with 5 223 rounds in the magazine?
Thanks ptf18